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  • With COP29 on the horizon, specialists convened by IICA recommend speeding up actions and increasing financing to strengthen international climate action

    In a virtual seminar organized by IICA and the Executive Secretariat of the Central American Agricultural Council, experts discussed the Global Stocktake presented at COP28 in Dubai, a report that shows the status of national climate mitigation and adaptation actions.
  • IICA will collaborate with the Argentine government in controlling the corn leafhopper pest, which is causing severe losses in corn growing in the central and northern regions of the country

    Private estimates indicate that the pest has destroyed 20% of the projected corn production for this year in Argentina.
  • Ministers and other senior officials of the Southern Agricultural Council (CAS) express strong support for IICA’s work and urge other countries in the Americas to strengthen ties to tackle global challenges

    At the 17th Special Meeting of the CAS held in Paris, the Council underscored the value of, and need for, the Institute’s technical cooperation to address a wide range of sector issues that transcend national borders and call for a regional approach.
  • Argentine Leaders of Rurality recognized by IICA agree on a joint work plan to strengthen cooperatives and family farming with the Secretary of Bioeconomy

    This was agreed upon during a meeting with the Secretary of Bioeconomy, Fernando Vilella, who expressed interest in the role that Leaders of Rurality can play as positive examples in their territories to strengthen rural ties and the sustainability of production and he committed to developing a joint agenda.
  • Argentine Leaders of Rurality recognized by IICA agree on a joint work plan to strengthen cooperatives and family farming with the Secretary of Bioeconomy

    This was agreed upon during a meeting with the Secretary of Bioeconomy, Fernando Vilella, who expressed interest in the role that Leaders of Rurality can play as positive examples in their territories to strengthen rural ties and the sustainability of production and he committed to developing a joint agenda.
  • Argentine corn and sorghum producers underscore the importance of innovation in addressing agricultural challenges, at a massive congress in Buenos Aires with participation of IICA

    Over 3,000 people attended the annual congress of MAIZAR, the Argentine Corn and Sorghum Association, which served as a forum for debate and exchange of ideas and experiences under the theme "Unleashing Our Collective Talent."